Our unique location means you study first-hand at the ocean, in the mountains, on the lake, and on a working farm.

Environmental Science Semester (ESS)

Spend a semester in the field immersed in science-travel across two countries, two states, and six Maine islands, gathering and interpreting data from unique field sites.
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From Classroom to Careers

The labs sciences provide students with a strong analytical skills needed for careers in biotechnology, research, pharmacy, medical and veterinary schools, and more.

Learning from Experience

The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 with an average class size of 16. Students will learn directly from experienced faculty members through informative lectures and lab work, so they can take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to their future profession.

Student Research

Students have the opportunity to engage in faculty-led research, learning various methodologies through field experiences to prepare them for careers and graduate school.

Student Success

Our students succeed in science because of many hands-on opportunities. From collecting lake water samples, growing tilapia in aquaculture class, winter excursions to Mt. Washington, to practicing veterinary skills at our organic farm.

WeatherSTEM

With a newly installed
WeatherSTEM
module, students will have the opportunity to learn hands-on about current and forecasted weather conditions, and conduct different scientific research.

Meet Some of Our Faculty

Steven Jury

Assistant Professor of Biology

PhD, University of New Hampshire
MS, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Advance your career with our online programs—from certificates on up to master’s degrees. We have provided distance learning for 40 years, so you can count on our expertise to prepare you for your future.